Editorial Lead, MillerKnoll

Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. GENERAL PURPOSE The Editorial Lead for MillerKnoll will lead the development and activation of the enterprise's global brand voice. This role sets editorial direction, guides a team of writers, and delivers ambitious, high-quality storytelling across the business. Working across functions, this leader aligns editorial strategy with business priorities, clearly and consistently articulates brand values, and ensures that content will connect with internal and external audiences. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Define and protect the company's brand voice and stylistic guidelines, translating strategy into clear, compelling storytelling across all channels. Partner with brand, design, digital, product, and content marketing teams to develop and deliver integrated, multi-channel content strategies that support brand and business goals. Lead a high-performing editorial group within the larger MillerKnoll brand creative team, setting direction, coaching performance, and ensuring quality and consistency across deliverables. Recruit, mentor, and manage in-house editors, writers, and a robust network of freelance contributors. Partner with design leaders within the brand creative team, and across the business in environments and product teams, to craft best-in-class holistic creative. Serve as a subject matter expert in writing and messaging, advising stakeholders and contributing as a senior-level writer when needed. Plan and execute multi-format editorial calendars (articles, newsletters, video, podcasts) that build brand authority rather than just driving direct-response marketing. Explore and apply emerging tools and technologies to improve content creation, distribution, and measurement, including responsible use of AI to support consistency at scale. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. 8+ years of experience in digital media, publishing, journalism, or culture-forward, content-rich brands. 3+ years of people leadership experience. Skills and abilities: Experience developing and executing content strategies across channel, with ability to inform how we develop and embody brand voice with B2B and B2C audiences. Portfolio that demonstrates editorial ambition-not just execution-across digital, social, and long-form content. Strategic point-of-view on how to achieve business goals through dynamic editorial content. Collaborative work style with ability to forge strong partnerships across the organization, aligning editorial work with cross-functional priorities. Flair for developing talent, building team culture, and managing freelance contributors at scale. Comfort using AI and other tools to support content development and workflow efficiency. Working knowledge of social, digital, and emerging communication platforms. Familiarity with creative production and project management workflows, for example: Figma, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Wrike. SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to travel domestically or internationally up to 10%. Ability to work from the MillerKnoll office in New York, NY (no relocation provided). Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Must be able to perform all essential functions with or without accommodation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodation. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. Compensation range for this role is $135,000.00 - $150,000.00. Relevant salary considerations will include candidate qualifications and experience, other business/organizational needs and market factors. You may also be eligible to receive a geographic premium, annual discretionary incentive and equity awards which are subject to the rules governing these programs. The company offers a full spectrum of benefits including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Vacation and Parental Leave), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our associates.This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at View email address on ihire.com. Employment Type: Full Time